Smith Haven Mall

313 Smith Haven Mall Lake Grove, NY 631-724-1433

July 10, 2009 - Smith Haven, New York - The exterior of Smith Haven Mall in Smith Haven, Long Island, New York. (Credit: Photo by Katie Orlinsky)

The Smith Haven Mall is an anomaly among other Long Island shopping destinations -- it has both indoor and outdoor spaces. The entry area is open with plenty of benches for seating, plus well-manicured lawns and stone walkways. There's also a Cheesecake Factory with outdoor seating on nice days. Inside, the hallways have high ceilings with sky lights and are filled with comfy seating areas....

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The Smith Haven Mall is an anomaly among other Long Island shopping destinations -- it has both indoor and outdoor spaces. The entry area is open with plenty of benches for seating, plus well-manicured lawns and stone walkways.

There's also a Cheesecake Factory with outdoor seating on nice days. Inside, the hallways have high ceilings with sky lights and are filled with comfy seating areas. This area features a Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen both with outdoor seating on nice days. P.F. Chang's is opening near Cheesecake Factory in late summer. Another recent addition to the outdoor retailer selection includes Sur La Table, a culinary mecca offering a wide variety of cooking supplies and interactive cooking classes. Inside the mall, one will find high ceilings with skylights and comfy seating areas

In addition to apparel and accessory favorites, there are a couple of spots only found on Long Island, such as Gilly Hicks Sydney, Garage from Montreal and Dynamite, opening later this spring.

If you're hungry and not in the mood for something from the sun-filled food court, the Bobby Flay restaurant, Bobby's Burger Place, is another dining option.